Amazing Spider Facts For Kids Spiders are perhaps one of the most feared creatures by children due to their creepy appearance. Spiders can be seen almost anywhere. They can be seen inside the house, in the garden, or even at forests. Because of this, it is best to know more about spiders. Below are some amazing facts about spiders: Spiders belong to the arachnid family. It is the same family as those of scorpions, ticks, and mites. Spiders can be seen all around the world. The only places that spiders cannot be seen are the ocean, the air, and in Antarctica. People usually believe that spiders are insects, but they are not. Insects have six legs and three body parts while spiders have eight legs and two body parts. Insects also have antennae while spiders do not.